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On 8/22/2019 at 6:43 AM, All4chaneys said:

I will be on the Star in March/April next year on a 9 day Southern Caribbean itinerary.  I too have struggled to find any good information on this ship. Thank you for taking the time and consideration to keep us informed.  I am looking forward to following and reading your review.  Have an awesome cruise!!

 

What room are you booked in?  Thanks.  

We're on the same cruise!

You need the Drink Package for free drinks at all bars. However, the Haven embarkation Punch is free.

If you purchase the $500 Haven Certificate, you got $100 instant OBC.  

H7 is fine, save the $$$.

You'll have plenty of time if you're not taking an NCL transfer.

One more thing, validate that the transfer is the correct airport. I contacted NCL when we didn't get any info regarding the transfer. When we booked, they assumed that we would be flying to MIA and that's what was reflected in the invoice.  However, when we received the flight info, it was to FLL. I contacted NCL last night and found out that they totally dropped my transfer because it was cost more from FLL.  Get this, I had to pay the difference for them to reinstate the transfer from FLL.  NCL never would have figured this out had I not called them.  The rep told me and I quote "nice catch". go figure.

6:00pm is better than the 9:30pm that we were given.  We'll take an excursion on the return date.

Absolutely, the entertainment (with crowd interaction) is amazing! 

We have had the Haven on Getaway (twice), Escape, and Bliss.  Never experienced crowds at any of the venues.  Like the previous posters stated, sometimes we were the only ones present at the pools and sundecks.  The Haven is worth it to us!

We are also on Breakaway out of Miami, Sept 29. NCL has us on a direct JetBlue flight to FLL.  We were given instructions on where to meet the NCL Rep for the transfer to Miami.

Yes, you can use your OBC for Shore Excursions the $50 would reduce the overall cost.

11706 & 9706 is still available, should I change to one of these cabins?

We're in 9106 and also looking for pics.

The Garden Café is right under you on Deck 16. May or may not be a noise factor though.

Havens guests will be escorted onboard from the private check-in and lounge starting around 11:00. If you are through security and checked-in by 11:00, you can avoid the crowds of "regular" passengers on the gangway. Your escort will take you to the Havens lounge for a welcome by the concierge and snacks (usually sliders and fries). The Havens restaurant opens at noon. Recommend that you get into the restaurant at noon. It gets crowded and slow later.

Correct. Haven guests can also eat at Margaretville for free on embarkation day.

We were in a L2 (1732) on Allure. Faces the sports deck, boardwalk, and the theater, we loved it.:)

This is our first time in a suite so I have some questions about suite perks on the allure..

 

In the Concierge Lounge.. what can you get there exactly?

 

I saw that you can get full MDR menu inside suites... In a Crown loft.. there is no table I think so that will be more hard to eat in the room right? How do this work? You choose what you want and they bring it all at the same time or you get like full service (dont think so..)

 

And finally... I think there is seat reserved near pool in other boats but I don't think this apply to the Oasis class, Am i right?

 

Thank you for your time!

There is a table in the Crown Loft, it slides out! The desk for electronics also slide out. We had breakfast and some Dinners in the room, full menus are available for suite guests.:)

Thanksgiving on Independence!:D

Thanks for the review, the info is very helpful as we will be on Epic out of Roma next spring! :)

Thanks for the great review! We're looking forward to our Thanksgiving cruise on Independence.:)

Thanks for the wonderful review. We had a CL on Allure and are hooked! :). Booked an OS on Independence in November, will decide then on what fits best for us, CL or OS. Thanks again for the review.

It actually is above the solarium. I could not find it either but I asked the concierge and he said deck 17 front of the ship, right in back of the solarium. There is not an elevator that goes there. You walk on deck 16 towards the front of the ship and you will see a stairway that has wooden gates on it. If you go up the stairs, that is the suite sun deck. Let me tell you, it was really good. The chairs were nice and cushioned and the bar was right there. Nice, quiet and peaceful.

We had Cabin 1732 on Allure. Really love the Afts, lots of fun people watching! This deck is not above the Solarium. The Solarium is forward, Deck 17 is Aft. I have tons of pictures if anyone is interested.

On April 28th, we also will be a very happy couple. Booked Crown Loft 1734. I was worried that it looked sort of narrow but after reading a lot of reviews, I cannot wait! Booked this cruise a year ago and cant believe it's almost here. BTW, got a great deal on it. Booked with a TA. Price was $5174.

Excellent price! We paid 5922 and I thought that was good. You'll enjoy the ambience, flow with the experience.:)

The sea view is definitely more quiet, but the Afts were a lot less expensive when I booked. I was also able to enjoy the Aqua Theater shows due to the central position of CL 1730. Provided great value overall, however, any CL is an awesome experience!:)

Tony

The CL is an amazing cabin. We had one (1730-Aft) on Allure. Enjoyed the panoramic view, and people watching, felt like an entirely different cruise experience, more entertaining and fun.:D Booked our first OS on Independence, looking forward to that cabin also.

I love my Belle Perlina Bracelet but I won mine as a door prize at one of the art auctions on The Navigator.

 

They called a number three times and that person never raise their hand or stood up to claim it. The second number they called was mine so I have to thank the person who left the auction early because if they didn't leave eary I never would have won it.

:)

We picked up 6 of them on Allure last October and gave them out as Christmas gifts. Worked out great! :)